Residential telephone connection charge in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Residential telephone connection charge was 56,222 current LCU in 2005. ◆ Volatile
Residential telephone connection charge in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1991–2005
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for residential telephone connection charge in Democratic Republic of Congo is 56,222 current LCU, measured in 2005.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.9% on the previous year and down 99.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, residential telephone connection charge in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 30.00 million current LCU in 1993 and was at its lowest, 47,233 current LCU, in 2003.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 7th of 51 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Residential telephone connection charge in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 150,000 current LCU | — |
| 1992 | 1.65 million current LCU | +1000.0% |
| 1993 | 30.00 million current LCU | +1718.2% |
| 2003 | 47,233 current LCU | -99.8% |
| 2004 | 57,907 current LCU | +22.6% |
| 2005 | 56,222 current LCU | -2.9% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 56,222 current LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 22,930 current LCU, 2.5× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 56,222 current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 15,000 current LCU, 3.7× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.60 million current LCU | 150,000 current LCU | 30.00 million current LCU | 3 |
| 2000s | 53,788 current LCU | 47,233 current LCU | 57,907 current LCU | 3 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
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Frequently asked questions
- What is residential telephone connection charge in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Residential telephone connection charge in Democratic Republic of Congo was 56,222 current LCU in 2005, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
- What is the highest residential telephone connection charge recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 30.00 million current LCU in 1993.
- What is the lowest residential telephone connection charge recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 47,233 current LCU in 2003.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for residential telephone connection charge?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 7th out of 51 countries with data for 2005.
- Is residential telephone connection charge rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates, published as part of Residential telephone connection charge (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data. Installation refers to the one time charge involved in applying for basic telephone service for business purposes. Where there are different charges for different exchange areas, the charge is generally for the largest urban area unless otherwise noted. This indicator is expressed in national currency.